Which of the following formulae is used to determine the compressibility factor $(Z)$ for the measurement of deviation from ideal behavior?

  • A
    $Z = \frac{nRT}{PV}$
  • B
    $Z = \frac{PV}{nRT}$
  • C
    $Z = \frac{nRT}{V}$
  • D
    $Z = \frac{nRT}{P}$

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